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Take a look at the iScrap App Year in Review.

Learn what areas have the most active users. Millions of pages were viewed this year by Millions of Users. If you’d like information regarding your area, call the iScrap App to get a report on your metro region. Click here To learn more about the iScrap App and if you want to get started on a 30 day trial go to our sign up page

Joining the iScrap App connect you with scrap metal recyclers of all kinds. We have consistent online traffic due to our ongoing website promotion and social media tactics. Another great fact is that the iScrap App is mobile friendly and delivers information to our uses while they are on the go. As seen in the iScrap App Year in Review, 68% of our visitors are using mobile devices. iScrap App delivers them the information they need to find a scrap yard that satisfies their needs current need whether its for ferrous, non ferrous or electronic scrap.

In a recent year over year comparison, the iScrap App found three companies with multiple locations to have overall increases in customer connections ranging from 20-60%. Each company had positive increases in company listing clicks, container and car pick up requests, and listings appearing in organic search results directing users to their iScrap App listing.

New iScrap App Features Will Create Further Awareness

iScrap App listings provide scrap yards with the opportunity to create a custom profile about their recycling services. In addition to standard contact information, Premium listings detail materials purchased, & can link to social media and a company website. Peddlers also have the ability to connect with the scrap yard via email, send container requests and car pick ups too. Recent new features give yards the opportunity to add up to 20 photo’s, their company logo and 5 video links. Trading capabilities are also a feature through our member dashboard. No other online service provides this many features at the same price point as iScrap Online. All these features have lead to increased customer connections over the prior year.

All of the companies studied had the following in common:

Listed on the iScrap App for a minimum of 1 year

Having a mix of yards publishing prices, using the National Average Price Page and “Call Us”.

Having a Sticky Site is a good thing, because it means your website is getting repeated online visits.

Whether you’re building your own website or have a company designing one for you, it’s important to to create new and fresh content that customers will want to see more than once.

Whether you’re posting new information about your scrap yard prices, updating photo’s on your website or adding a customer coupon for an upcoming event, each of these is considered new content. Not only is it interesting for your customers to view, its also viewed by search engines. Search engines are like internet reporters- they scout websites for new information and provide it back to you. The new content boosts your interest level with the search engines and your website may be seen more often because content is new.

The scrap industry is hurting right now and many companies are discontinuing advertising programs to save some money. Rather than killing your budget entirely, you can reallocate your budget and save money with the iScrap App . Over the years, studies have proven that keeping your advertising steady benefits your business in the long run. While other competitors stop their programs, the companies that keep their name in the public eye will continue to connect with customers and gain recognition.

One key benefit about digital advertising is that it’s cost effective, its a measurable medium and you can cap your spending to a specific budget.

Not all marketing needs to cost a fortune.

It’s possible to grow your business on a fixed budget.

Here are some recommendations that can assist you in creating an identity for your business online and off.

1. Logo Arena: This website has worldwide reach. You can create a logo design contest where hundreds of designers can submit their work for your review. You set a budget amount for the winner,provide input about your business, your goals, color preferences and then designers compete and submit their designs. Once you narrow it down, you can ask for tweaks to finalize a design. For several hundred dollars, you own the complete rights to your logo and are provided with multiple formats for use online and off.www.logoarena.com